Raffles Hotel

First opened in 1887, Raffles Hotel Singapore epitomises the romance of the Far East – an intoxicating blend of luxury, history and colonial ambiance no other hotel can match. Home of the legendary Raffles Butlers and the Singapore Sling.

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  • Phone

    +65 6337 1886

  • Website

    raffles.com/singapore

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  • Type

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Address

1 Beach Rd 189673 Singapore

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Freesoul Y

Love this hotel so much! Very elegant with a long history. Compared to modern motels , I'd prefer this quiet , delicate hotel , but it's very pricy .

Soohan Han

Best hotel in Singapore ! Truly your home away from your home! Service is amazing. Location is great. Stay for at least a night if you have a chance!

Louis Vuitton

This gorgeous hotel is truly a legend, immortalized by the novels of Rudyard Kipling and others. Don't miss the afternoon tea and the original Singapore Sling , which was founded here at the Long Bar .

John A

Beautiful classic hotel , host to many weddings and movies . Take time to stroll the courtyards and hallways. Tip do it during the day... Then again at night for a different experience.

Matteo Penzo

The most luxurious and history rich hotel in town . Ask your can to be left at the main lobby to experience their unique Sikh bellboys.

Travel + Leisure

The 1887 Raffles has undergone several face-lifts but stays true to its colonial-style past. Sikh doormen welcome guests in the driveway and suites are done up in antiques and Oriental carpets.

Christian Katarn

One of the best hotels in Singapore . Great location next to City Hall . The colonial architecture and the gardens are a must.

Ting

A Sg colonial classic. For guests, don't miss the bountiful gardens where u can't imagine tt this is right IN the city ctr. A shame that the South Beach development is allowed to go so high opposite.

Vernice Louboutin

Raffles lived up to all my expectations. Best Hotel in SG! Old world elegance, very traditional in every way. The service is impeccable, staffs are well trained . I'll definitely stay here again. :)

Cheen The Curious

Supermarket for affordable bites & nibbles. The nearest is Raffles City Market Place, level B1. It opens daily 8am-11pm. Consider indulging inroom with wine & cheese ?????

Abby Lahoylahoy

Very elegant and well preserved hotel . And the Architecture is just breathtaking! A must stop by...

Soohan Han

The creator of the Singapore Sling drink. 100 years of history. Can't go wrong! Order one and enjoy!

BrandyCoke

My favourite place to spend a weekend afternoon. great restaurants and cafes , beautiful lush grounds.

Aaron Wong

Bloomberg: #LaDameDePic, #BBR by #AlainDucasse (#Mediterranean), #Yì by #JeremeLeung (#Cantonese), #ButchersBlock steakhouse , #TiffinRoom #Indian food , #WritersBar

ToryBurch

The 120-plus-year-old Raffles Hotel is known for its expansive tropical gardens and flawless service. The storied Long Bar was the birthplace of the infamous local cocktail , the Singapore Sling.

Mavi Doukaki

A bit tourist but for sure a must ! Enjoy the surrounding and a Singapore Sling!

Road Unraveled

Home of the original Singapore Sling ! Gotta stop by the long bar and try one if you're here.

伟 Wee Boon

This is also where many visiting loyalty stays when they are here. Rooms are not cheap but i am sure is worth it. I have also visited their Sarkies Suite. It was classic!!

Xingzhou Shen

Super super excellent hotel ! Try the original Singapore sling at the bar please!

DHR.com

A hotel icon in Singapore and is famous all over the world, this luxurious accommodation will spoil you to your heart's content. Order the Singapore Sling, this is where it was born.

Cheen The Curious

Love the green landscaping throughout. A garden within the Garden City !

Katerina Kuv

Long bar is really old school, cocktails nice, but really expensive and strange staff inside, difficult to find in the hotel , must visit for one visit

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Cynthia Drescher

Staying in even the basic rooms means colonial details and the coveted keycard to access guest-only areas. Walk up the main building staircase to find antique opium beds on the landings.

Elle

One of the few hotels , if not the only one here in Singapore that houses a theatre that hosts concerts and performances .

Lars Jakob Rasmussen

We had the Sunday Champagne Brunch . It was in all aspect a fantastic experience.

E. S.

The place where Singapore Sling was founded. Wonderful bar for great drinks. Don't miss it when you are in Singapore.

Håkan F

Its a legendary place to have legendary Singapore sling in the long bar ????????

Orhan Oral Uzal

Atmosphere at the Bar & Billard . Service is good. Peanuts accompanying your drink are free of charge.

Sarah Hannah

Lunch in the Tiffin Room is a must. Beautifully served indian buffet Esquisite flavours of spices ????

Dalton D

Tifin room is excellent for a splurge indian meal , and of course Singapore sling in long bar . Don't miss the under hyped museum , small but good.

LukaSH

Home of the Singapore Sling cocktail .

Bonnie

$$$ Original sling is on the sweet side, try the gin sling! $$$

Louise Thomsen

Home of the Singapore Sling, the down to earth decor of this two-storey bar was inspired by the Malayan plantations of the 1920s.

Steve Lewis

Excellent cream tea....an afternoons worth!

Craig Hooley

The Singapore Sling is a must and don’t forget to throw the nut shells on the floor

Elizabeth De La Haye

Beautiful architecture . Staff were ok, not the most attentive and served our water in cracked glasses. Tried the Singapore sling but it was ok, not as amazing as I thought it would be.

Pons Alpachito

Underground shopping and food center, a busy place with different cultures and nationality.

Andrew BC 翁 ÔNG

An exclusive & luxurious hotel you'll love to stay longer

Jeremy Krantz

This is where the Singapore Sling cocktail originated. Do yourself a favor and order a couple.

Henrik Wieslander

Having a Singapore Sling at Raffles is the quintessential tourist trap but still so worth it

DHR.com

You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining/drinking here. It has numerous excellent restaurants/bars you can choose from.

Josh Levy

Always worth a visit. A throwback to times gone by, with service that is second to none. Merits it's legendary status.

Michelle Yu-Kim

40k per night! Very nice hotel and super accommodating staff . ????

Cheen The Curious

Beautiful reception ❣️

Amber Zhao

This is where the Singapore sling was invented

Jin Jie Kong

Tourist , do take note that you cannot take photos here without approval from the management. We were asked to leave the hotel when we're just gonna take some shots.

Erik Veland

You can't go past a sling. The 1887 isn't as sweet, but neither is the "original" anymore. Maybe they've improved the recipe over the years?

Nikki

Flawless, timeless elegance

xixi

Try the 1887 prosecco version of the sling!

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